asked the Minister for Defence whether he can assure the Dáil that all officers will have equal opportunities of appointments and promotions, and that those not yet appointed will not be penalised because their qualifications have not yet been appreciated by Commanding Officers who had no knowledge of them previously.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - ARMY APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.
DOMHNALL O MOCHAIN
All officers have had, in the circumstances that confronted us, equal opportunities of giving service and of disclosing their abilities. Appointments and promotions of officers are made on the grounds of special ability, distinguished service, and of good service generally, and the Deputy may be assured that there is little danger of able men being overlooked through the cause mentioned by him.